What do Powderpost Beetles do to my House?
What do Powderpost Beetles do to my House? We don’t see powderpost beetles in Dayton OH as often as termites but every now and then I run across these little guys during an inspection for a home sale. They are a species of woodboring insect and they come by their name honestly. The damage they leave
Why is my Water Heater Popping?
Why is my Water Heater Popping? Have you ever been confused by the muffled knocking and popping that occasionally comes from a water heater? Sometimes they are rather faint noises but other times can be downright startling. This can occur from excess sediment build-up in the bottom of your water h
What is Knob and Tube Wiring?
What is Knob and Tube Wiring? In homes built from the late 1800s to the 1940s knob and tube was common practice for energizing a home. It’s easy to identify, just look for white colored porcelain cylinders (tubes) in floor joists and studs with a single wire running through them and porcelain pos
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